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Akemi Matsubuchi: Guest Speaker

Akemi Matsubuchi
Article written by Maureen Ames, IACC Member
At the September 14, 2017 meeting, we were treated to guest speaker Akemi Matsubuchi. As a professional photographer for over 25 years and an instructor at NAIT, she is more than qualified to speak about "Critiquing Images."
 
Akemi stressed that the vocabulary and tone of a critique are important. Feedback makes us vulnerable, and a critique should be a learning process. She shared a couple of catch phrases that could be used to lead into comments that may be interpreted as being critical: 'room for opportunity,' and 'moving forward.'

Akemi also described the four parts of a critique that are noteworthy:
  • impact
  • composition
  • technical quality
  • presentation.
 
The goal of a critique is to help a photographer learn and grow. It points out what the photographer is doing well, and what he/she could try differently.
 
Akemi packed a lot of information into a short presentation.
I know we all look forward to learning more from her in
​the future.

Further Details about Four Parts of a Critque
Impact
Carefully interpret topics within a shared culture
  • does the image grab or hold attention?
  • is the image telling us something beyond the obvious; e.g., a story/visual information/uniqueness
  • can the viewer understand the image and the message without the use of words? 
  • is the image inspiring/creative?
  • did the image maker think outside the box?
  • does it address the theme?
 
Composition
  • is there a centre of interest/emphasis?
  • is there a flow to the composition?
  • does it include elements/principles of design?
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Technical Quality
Consider form/shape/depth/texture/direction/mood & emotion
  • lighting – is there dimension using light?
  • does the chosen lighting style ‘fit’ the image?
  • is there an accurate or artistic use of colour?
  • if using selective depth of field, is the chosen focus point ideal?
  • did the camera angle and lens selection make it an interesting image?
 
Presentation
“Says” something about your value of the image
  • does the mat style and colour fit the image?
  • are the cuts clean and is the matting straight?
  • does it add value to the image?
  • did the image maker show a high level of skill in post-processing?​  
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Akemi Matsubuchi © photo credit Gilles Simard

"A photographer’s growth, both technical and artistic, is a lifelong pursuit. An essential part of growth is the giving and receiving of feedback. Both these parts can be intimidating and a few tips of how to navigate these landmines are starting points for a healthy dialogue around image critiquing." - Akemi Matsubuchi
​

Website: www.matsubuchi.ca
Facebook: Akemi Matsubuchi Photography - https://www.facebook.com/akemimatsubuchiphotography/
Linked In: Akemi Matsubuchi - https://www.linkedin.com/in/akemi-matsubuchi-27a2b330/

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Akemi Matsubuchi © photo credit Clayton Reitzel

Akemi also shared a link for creative inspiration (for those who like travel and like photographing people) and it speaks to how intent is so important in creating images:  https://petapixel.com/2016/10/29/vulnerability-key-great-art/
​
Workshop presented by Akemi (Oct 5)

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